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1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents for Mississippi on
Q: I made a vage accident report and was told to come in to revise report went in to do and was charged with a misdemeanor
Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Feb 27, 2023

A Mississippi attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for three weeks. Reach out to criminal defense attorneys without delay at this point - this is not something that most car accident attorneys work with. Good luck

1 Answer | Asked in Estate Planning, Real Estate Law and Banking for Mississippi on
Q: My mother-in-law did a transfer on death for her home that she owned and lived in with her two adult sons. One son is my

Husband. He lived there taking care of her and working from home part of time and at our home in Arkansas. MIL left house with TOD in my husband's name only because his brother had so many school loans and she didn't want "the big man" getting on his part. Apparently there is a... View More

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answered on Feb 26, 2023

When your husband sells the home, the home equity line of credit will need to be paid off in order to pass free and clear title to the buyer. Yes, the gift of half of the proceeds to your husband's brother would be a taxable gift to the extent in excess of $17,000. However, there is a... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Tax Law for Mississippi on
Q: Does a person with 100 percent total social security disability have to pay property tax in the state of Mississippi
Randall R. Saxton
Randall R. Saxton
answered on Feb 23, 2023

Yes. Only disabled veterans or their unremarried surviving spouses are 100% exempt from paying property tax in Mississippi. An exemption for seniors, and disabled people, is available in Mississippi, and persons over 65 can qualify for a reduction of up to $7,500 on the taxable value of their... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury for Mississippi on
Q: Is two years a long time to wait for lawyers to just even start talking filing suite.

have three large firms working together on my Catholic abuse claims suite. Two years have come and still no case . I have done my information 4 times over and over. The calls are ridiculously fragmented with questions and comments. And I find new info myself and then get it from them.

Andrew Charles Burrell
Andrew Charles Burrell
answered on Feb 23, 2023

Thank you for reaching out, however, I cannot truly answer this question. Since you are represented you need to make an appointment to sit down face to face with the attorneys you hired and get a firm timeline. In general these cases are very detailed and complex issues, so it is not unreasonable... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Probate and Real Estate Law for Mississippi on
Q: My grandparents passed in 2002 willed their house to me. Will the probate process be longer and more expensive?
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answered on Feb 20, 2023

Probate is probably not an option after 21 years. If you are not an Heir, or there is an adverse occupant, then you may not own any interest at all. Hire a MS attorney to search the title and determine heirship. Hopefully a recorded Affidavit of Heirship will give you a source of title.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Mississippi on
Q: Mississippi Code 97-5-33 posting injurious message, can it be expunged?
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answered on Feb 9, 2023

Assuming that all terms and conditions of the conviction have been satisfied, then yes, such a charge should be able to be expunged.

1 Answer | Asked in Real Estate Law and Tax Law for Mississippi on
Q: Why would homeowner at the age of 70, not be exempt from property tax in Pontotoc County. In fact it was increased?
Randall R. Saxton
Randall R. Saxton
answered on Feb 7, 2023

Only disabled veterans or their unremarried surviving spouses are 100% exempt from paying property tax in Mississippi. An exemption for seniors, and disabled people, is available in Mississippi, and persons over 65 can qualify for a reduction of up to $7,500 on the taxable value of their property.

1 Answer | Asked in Domestic Violence for Mississippi on
Q: If the state of MS pressed charges for DV against my husband on my behalf. Can I get them dropped?
Melissa L Gardner-Ardoin
Melissa L Gardner-Ardoin
answered on Feb 7, 2023

You will have to speak to the Prosecutor about dropping the charges. You are not bringing the charges against your husband; the State is. Several factors will come into play, e.g., the severity of the injuries, if any, the circumstances of the assault, the history between you and your husband, your... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Litigation, Criminal Law and Civil Rights for Mississippi on
Q: What law gives law enforcement the right to enter onto ones property/land w/out a warrant, and without probable cause?

Also, there was nothing in Plain view, and there were no exigent circumstances.

Arthur Calderon
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Arthur Calderon
answered on Feb 4, 2023

It really depends on the circumstances. Typically, law enforcement can enter one's property without a warrant if, like you said, there were exigent circumstances or in pursuit of someone who the officer was notified was engaged in wrongdoing.

1 Answer | Asked in Real Estate Law and Probate for Mississippi on
Q: My mom died in 2015 w/o a will. I am 1 of 3children. We all agree I will get the house. I need to get it in my name.

I recently paid off the mortgage as I have remained living in the home since her death.

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answered on Feb 1, 2023

Hire a MS attorney to search the title and determine heirship. Then draft a deed from the other siblings over to you, with at least a proper derivation of title clause if not a recorded affidavit of heirship. Get them to execute deed, then record it.

1 Answer | Asked in Divorce for Mississippi on
Q: In the state of Florida is there such a thing as alimony been in a relationship for 40 years not married
Melissa L Gardner-Ardoin
Melissa L Gardner-Ardoin
answered on Jan 31, 2023

You will need to redirect your question to an attorney licensed in Florida.

1 Answer | Asked in Divorce for Mississippi on
Q: Is Mississippi a Property Title State in Divorce? The spouse who holds title to any property, retains the property?

Whether it is Real Estate, an Automobile, etc. Does the spouse who holds title retain the property in divorce?

Melissa L Gardner-Ardoin
Melissa L Gardner-Ardoin
answered on Jan 29, 2023

Mississippi is an equitable distribution state. The name on the title does not determine who will ultimately end up with the property. The Court will look at the Ferguson factors to make the determination.

2 Answers | Asked in Bankruptcy for Mississippi on
Q: if my chapter 13 case was dismissed today how long before my car is reposses
W. J. Winterstein Jr.
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W. J. Winterstein Jr.
answered on Jan 23, 2023

The time for appeal of a bankruptcy court order, to the US District Court, is ten days.

Most creditors will wait to take action for that time to appeal to expire before taking any action such as a repo of collateral that was part of the bankruptcy estate.

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1 Answer | Asked in Adoption and Juvenile Law for Mississippi on
Q: Can I be adopted without parental consent?

I am 16 living in MS. My parents are non-abusive but I can not stand living with them anymore. Is there a way I can put myself up for adoption without parental consent?

Melissa L Gardner-Ardoin
Melissa L Gardner-Ardoin
answered on Jan 17, 2023

No. You cannot put yourself up for adoption, and you cannot be adopted without the consent of both of your parents, unless a Court has terminated their parental rights.

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law and Real Estate Law for Mississippi on
Q: My mother passed in 2018 my father is still living on said land that was in both their names. What are my rights

She had no Will.

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answered on Jan 16, 2023

Hire a MS attorney to search the title and determine ownership.

1 Answer | Asked in Social Security for Mississippi on
Q: I'm 49, have had two heart attacks, a heart catheterization, COPD, emphysema, back issues, anxiety. I need help

I need help getting disability

Andrew Charles Burrell
Andrew Charles Burrell
answered on Jan 16, 2023

If you have access to a computer, you can start an application for Social security by going to ssa.gov. Then apply for benefits. If you get denied you will then need to contact an attorney to help with the appeal process. You can also call the social security office and set up a phone call... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Federal Crimes for Mississippi on
Q: If you have gotten a felony charge and the arresting officer didn’t read you your Miranda rights can the case be demised
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Arthur Calderon
answered on Jan 15, 2023

It really depends on the situation. The failure to tell a person their Miranda rights does not necessarily mean that the case will be dismissed; however, it could mean that any confession or statements made by the person may not be able to come in. Once again, though, it depends on the situation.

2 Answers | Asked in Bankruptcy for Mississippi on
Q: Ch 7 2018. Mrtg Disch. I Cont to pay $1317/mo. How does this effect Ch 13 if i am able to file? CC/Personal Loan Debt
Randall R. Saxton
Randall R. Saxton
answered on Jan 11, 2023

If you are current on your mortgage, you can file a Chapter 13, if eligible, and continue to pay your mortgage directly to your lender.

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1 Answer | Asked in Child Support for Mississippi on
Q: If my baby mother gets an apportionment of my VA disability check isn't that considered child support

She get a check on the first of every month

Melissa L Gardner-Ardoin
Melissa L Gardner-Ardoin
answered on Jan 9, 2023

The quick answer is that the money taken from your disability money in the name of your child is child support. You do not say if there is a court order in place and, if so, what it says. That information is necessary to say whether the apportionment satisfies any directive from the Court.

1 Answer | Asked in Child Support for Mississippi on
Q: Can a parent be put on child support without a social security number
Melissa L Gardner-Ardoin
Melissa L Gardner-Ardoin
answered on Jan 8, 2023

Your question is confusing. Whose social security number are you referring to…the child or the parent?

Once a person is determined to be the biological parent of a child, that person can be ordered to pay child support.

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